Signification
Stating you are prepared.
Contexte culturel
The '5-minute' rule: Being 'almost ready' (почти готов) often means the person hasn't even started putting on their shoes. In modern Russian business, 'Я готов' implies you have checked all technical requirements and are ready to start immediately. A Russian host will say 'Всё готово!' only when the table is completely set with food and drinks. Yuri Gagarin's 'Поехали!' is the ultimate cultural alternative to 'Я готов' when starting a big journey.
Gender Check
Always double-check your gender ending. It's the #1 mistake for beginners.
The 'Drunk' Trap
Avoid saying 'Я готовый' unless you want people to think you've had too much vodka.
Signification
Stating you are prepared.
Gender Check
Always double-check your gender ending. It's the #1 mistake for beginners.
The 'Drunk' Trap
Avoid saying 'Я готовый' unless you want people to think you've had too much vodka.
The 'K' Rule
Remember: Ready FOR = К + Dative. Ready TO = Infinitive verb.
Politeness
Adding 'Да' before 'я готов' makes you sound more polite and attentive.
Teste-toi
A woman is ready to go. What should she say?
Choose the correct form:
Women must use the feminine ending '-a'.
Fill in the blank to say 'We are ready.'
Мы ______.
Plural subjects require the '-y' ending.
Complete the restaurant dialogue.
Waiter: Вы готовы сделать заказ? You: Да, я ______.
The short form 'готов' is the correct predicate here.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are ready for the exam.
The preposition 'к' + Dative is used for 'ready for something'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Endings for 'Ready'
Masculine
- • Я готов
Feminine
- • Я готова
Plural
- • Мы готовы
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesChoose the correct form:
Women must use the feminine ending '-a'.
Мы ______.
Plural subjects require the '-y' ending.
Waiter: Вы готовы сделать заказ? You: Да, я ______.
The short form 'готов' is the correct predicate here.
Situation: You are ready for the exam.
The preposition 'к' + Dative is used for 'ready for something'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in informal speech, dropping the 'Я' is very common, especially if someone just asked you a question.
Just add 'не' before the word: 'Я не готов' or 'Я не готова'.
It is neutral. It is perfectly fine to use with your boss or with your best friend.
The plural is 'готовы' (gotovy). Use it for 'we', 'you' (plural/formal), and 'they'.
The phrase is 'Готов на всё'. Note the use of 'на' here instead of 'к'.
Yes! 'Ужин готов' means 'Dinner is ready'.
'Готов' is the short form (predicate), 'готовый' is the long form (adjective). Use 'готов' to say 'I am ready'.
For a man: 'Я был готов'. For a woman: 'Я была готова'.
Yes, 'Я всё' is the most common casual way to signal you are ready.
Yes, in the context of food, it means it's finished cooking.
Expressions liées
Я всё
synonymI'm done / I'm ready
Поехали
similarLet's go / We're off
Я созрел
specialized formI'm finally ready (mentally)
Готовность номер один
builds onHighest state of readiness
Я не в форме
contrastI'm not in shape / not ready
